Tides Today & Tomorrow in Delaware City, DE

TIDE TIMES for Thursday, July 23, 2026
The tide is currently falling in Delaware City, DE.
Next low tide : in 4h 54m at 1:39 pm (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 7:48 pm (6.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:23 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 5:54 am
Moon phase : Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8551762
Common Questions About Tides

Delaware City, DE Tides - Jun 2079

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Thu12:427.01:225.48:060.27:590.55:368:24Waxing Crescent1Thu
2Fri1:366.82:185.39:000.38:540.65:368:24Waxing Crescent2Fri
3Sat2:326.63:175.39:540.39:510.75:358:25Waxing Crescent3Sat
4Sun3:316.34:175.310:470.410:490.75:358:26First Quarter4Sun
5Mon4:326.05:175.311:390.411:470.85:358:26First Quarter5Mon
6Tue5:325.86:165.512:310.45:358:27First Quarter6Tue
7Wed6:325.67:145.712:460.81:220.45:348:27First Quarter7Wed
8Thu7:305.58:085.91:450.82:120.35:348:28Waxing Gibbous8Thu
9Fri8:255.48:586.12:420.73:000.35:348:29Waxing Gibbous9Fri
10Sat9:165.39:446.33:370.63:450.45:348:29Waxing Gibbous10Sat
11Sun10:045.310:276.44:280.54:290.45:348:30Waxing Gibbous11Sun
12Mon10:505.211:086.45:170.45:120.55:348:30Full Moon12Mon
13Tue11:345.111:476.46:030.45:540.65:348:30Full Moon13Tue
14Wed12:165.16:460.46:340.75:348:31Full Moon14Wed
15Thu12:256.312:565.07:270.47:120.85:348:31Full Moon15Thu
16Fri1:006.21:344.98:060.57:490.85:348:32Waning Gibbous16Fri
17Sat1:336.12:114.98:450.68:270.85:348:32Waning Gibbous17Sat
18Sun2:076.12:474.99:240.69:070.85:348:32Waning Gibbous18Sun
19Mon2:446.03:265.010:030.69:530.85:348:33Waning Gibbous19Mon
20Tue3:265.94:105.110:440.510:430.85:358:33Third Quarter20Tue
21Wed4:155.85:005.311:270.511:400.85:358:33Third Quarter21Wed
22Thu5:105.75:555.612:130.55:358:33Third Quarter22Thu
23Fri6:115.56:535.812:430.91:040.45:358:33Third Quarter23Fri
24Sat7:175.47:536.21:500.81:590.55:368:33Waning Crescent24Sat
25Sun8:225.38:516.52:570.72:570.55:368:34Waning Crescent25Sun
26Mon9:235.39:466.74:020.63:550.55:368:34Waning Crescent26Mon
27Tue10:205.310:406.95:030.54:550.55:378:34New Moon27Tue
28Wed11:165.311:357.06:020.35:530.55:378:34New Moon28Wed
29Thu12:125.46:580.36:500.55:388:34New Moon29Thu
30Fri12:296.91:085.47:500.27:440.55:388:34Waxing Crescent30Fri
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8551762)

Common Questions About Delaware City, DE Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in Delaware City, DE today?

Slack tide in Delaware City, DE is approximately 4:43 pm — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in Delaware City, DE?

Delaware City, DE is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 71% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are Delaware City, DE tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for Delaware City, DE?

Tide predictions for Delaware City, DE come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for Delaware City, DE?

Tide data for Delaware City, DE is sourced from NOAA Station #8551762. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8551762.

What is the moon phase in Delaware City, DE tonight?

Tonight the moon over Delaware City, DE is Waxing Gibbous (71% illuminated). This places Delaware City, DE in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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